FOIA Request to Williamson County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Williamson County, Illinois. The request, sent by Prairie State Wire, seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information is sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The FOIA request specifically asks for the following details: contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. Prairie State Wire emphasizes that the request is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
Prairie State Wire also notes its willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available. In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for denial and release all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Prairie State Wire requests a fee waiver due to their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
Williamson County has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 as per the 2022-23 school year data. With 9,809 students enrolled across its schools and supported by 684 full-time faculty members.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
